SpotON – our blog around digital compliance in enterprises
SpotON – Digital Compliance
Read here regularly on selected topics, developments and news from the areas:
SAM & Cloud – use software legally compliant and cost-effective
IT Security & Threat Intelligence – protect the IT landscape effectively
Data & Digitization – manage digital assets across the lifecycle
Complion Insights – look behind the scenes of digital compliance consultants
21/11/2024
AI in IT asset management: opportunities and challenges
Advancing digitalization requires companies to manage their IT infrastructures efficiently. IT asset management (ITAM) is an essential part of these processes, as it provides an overview of all IT resources, from software licenses to hardware devices. What opportunities does the use of artificial intelligence (AI) offer in this area to counter the complexity of the IT landscape?
Overcoming the Challenges of Managing Mobile Assets
The management of mobile assets presents IT asset managers with increasingly complex challenges. With the increasing mobilization of the workforce and the diversification of the end devices used, it is becoming more difficult to maintain an overview of company devices, minimize security risks and at the same time adhere to compliance requirements. In this context, mobile device management (MDM) has become an indispensable tool that makes it possible to centrally manage, secure and monitor mobile devices.
Long-term career planning: goals and strategies for experienced professionals
"Successful consultants never stop growing entrepreneurially and personally. The consultant's personality and values are just as important for their career as their specialist knowledge and methodology."
The development and career planning at Complion is based on this thesis. How does personal career planning work at and with Complion? This article provides an overview of the career stages and what it takes to achieve them through personal development.
Ethical hacking: Using penetration testing to strengthen corporate security in the context of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)
Companies use various means to increase their resilience to cyber attacks. Penetration tests are one such strategy. These are targeted and controlled attacks on a company's own systems, networks, applications or devices, carried out by security experts (so-called white-hat hackers). Penetration tests simulate real cyber attacks to test the company's current security measures in order to identify potential vulnerabilities caused by insecure configuration, outdated software or programming errors, among other things.
Microsoft Teams (Standard & Premium) - What to consider from a license management perspective?
Microsoft Teams has established itself as a tool for collaboration in companies. In addition to the common standard license, Microsoft also offers a premium license with extended features. But how exactly are the standard and premium licenses offered and what has changed recently? In this blog post, we take a look at the different licensing options, the background to the recent changes and the extended features of the Premium license. Find out how a decision by the European Commission has affected the availability of Teams and what advantages the Premium license can offer companies.
License dongles - the underrated key to protecting valuable software
Imagine that an inconspicuous USB stick in your drawer is the key to software worth tens of thousands of euros. Let me introduce you to the often underestimated world of license dongles - a proven but complex instrument for protecting software licenses.
KIA Hacking - Vulnerability in web portal allows takeover of cars
In June, security researchers discovered serious security vulnerabilities in Kia's dealer infrastructure. Just by knowing license plates, they were able to locate, open, lock, start, stop and operate the horn on more than 500 vehicle models. They were also able to exfiltrate the personal data of vehicle owners. Read this blog post to find out how this was possible and why such findings could occur more and more frequently in the future.
In today's employee portrait, we talk to Dirk Michael Ockel, one of our two co-CEOs. We learn about the company's founding history, Dirk's professional career and daily tasks. Dirk also tells us about his interesting other job.
Wanderlust and career: How work and travel are compatible at Complion
Traveling the world, discovering new cultures, meeting exciting people and exploring breathtaking landscapes - traveling not only broadens our horizons, but also contributes significantly to our personal development. By immersing ourselves in foreign countries and ways of life, we get to know ourselves better, develop new perspectives and gain unforgettable experiences. How this can go hand in hand with work at Complion, our colleague Jan explains in this blog post.
As of January 2025, SAP has announced the next increase in maintenance and support fees for existing SAP on-premises software licenses by up to 5%. This increase affects all types of support, including SAP Standard Support, SAP Enterprise Support and SAP Product Support for Large Enterprises (PSLE). We have summarized the reasons for this increase and which points you should check now in our blog post.
Team events have a long tradition at Complion. Twice a year, our teams, which are normally spread across Germany, meet in one place to work together, explore a new city and have a great time. This year's summer event took Complion to Ingolstadt to practice archery, learn about the city's dark Illuminati past and sample Bavarian delicacies.
Sustainable software & IT asset management: environmentally conscious approaches
In light of advancing development of new technologies, increasing awareness throughout society and the establishment of far reaching legal regulations, the focus on the topic of sustainability is growing for companies.
The IT sector is taking on an increasingly important role as part of a holistic sustainability strategy. According to a study by Lancaster University in 2020, the information and communication technologies sector was responsible for up to 3.9% of greenhouse gases, which is roughly equivalent to the entire aviation industry, with a forecast of steady and strong growth. The carbon footprint of IT with all its data centers is enormous and is continuously increasing due to the growing use of the cloud and artificial intelligence.
